equiss Report post Posted August 8, 2011 When making mens wallets - are there any other popular options for finishing the edges other than braiding? I imagine you could just sew the edges together, but does anyone have any pictures of how this would look? AND - Does anyone know of any companies that sell wallet liners other than Tandy and Taylor-Fanelli? (might have that last one a little off) but are there other options for inserts? Thank you all Charlene Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlenH Report post Posted August 8, 2011 By braiding, I'm assuming you're talking about double loop (or triple loop) lacing, right? You could always do a saddle stitch. You can look at a couple of wallets I've done that way on my Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.195874403765872.50017.193350830684896. I got the back and the interior for one of those wallets (the one with the money clip) from Springfield Leather (http://springfieldleather.com/). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbusarow Report post Posted August 8, 2011 (edited) Take a look at Kevin King's wallet guts tutorial. It shows how he does edges. I used it on a wallet I made for my mother and even as the first whack at a wallet it came out great. Sorry, no pictures. I've been trying to think of ways to use the technique on holsters ever since. Forgot to add the link. Go here Dan Edited August 8, 2011 by dbusarow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferg Report post Posted August 8, 2011 Chaylor-Fennelli has very nice liners, Springfield has them. The liners from Tandy are from across the "Pond" and of questionable quality. I have found a few through Google from other sources but not many. Most if not all good wallets in retail establishments are sewn not laced. A sewn wallet has class if it is done correctly. Access Bob Park's (hidepounder) tutorial on finishing/burnishing edges. When making mens wallets - are there any other popular options for finishing the edges other than braiding? I imagine you could just sew the edges together, but does anyone have any pictures of how this would look? AND - Does anyone know of any companies that sell wallet liners other than Tandy and Taylor-Fanelli? (might have that last one a little off) but are there other options for inserts? Thank you all Charlene Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
equiss Report post Posted August 8, 2011 Sorry , i was in a hurry this morning - Chaylor-Fennelli was what I meant, and other than Tandy, haven't seen too many other wallet inserts for sale - thanks all, will check out your advice! Charlene Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted August 8, 2011 A folded edge is simple and can look good, as well as be very durable. KK's tutes show doing a bound edge , which is even nicer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WyomingSlick Report post Posted August 10, 2011 Mostly I stay away from laced edges for men's wallets unless it is a wallet to be carried in a breast pocket. Lacing is fine for those since a wallet in the breast pocket doesn't get sat on and subject to all the wear and stresses that wallets in a rear hip pocket go through. Lacing is also fine for ladies wallets that are carried in purses. I go for saddle stiching on more than 90 % of my men's wallets. If you haven't developed that skill yet, then wallets are a good place to start. Buckstitching is another option, and a combination of buckstitching and saddle stitching can be quite attractive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
equiss Report post Posted August 10, 2011 "Wyoming" when you mean saddle stitching you mean like with regular sewing machine stitching correct? Then that would work - I never thought about lacing and sitting on it - that wouldn't be too comfortable - guess that alone answered my question; The man I am making this for sits a lot on a tractor, thus wore out the first wallet sitting on it...so I suppose lacing is out! Thanks a lot! Charlene Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WinterBear Report post Posted August 10, 2011 (edited) Saddle stitching is a hand stitch. Sewing machines and speedy stitcher awls make a similar-looking stitch, but it is called a lock stitch. The attachment in this post shows the difference: http://leatherworker...ndpost&p=141273 If you can get it, get Al Stohlman's book, The Art of Hand Sewing. It offers a lot of great tips, illustrations, and instructions for hand sewing leather. Edited August 10, 2011 by WinterBear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WyomingSlick Report post Posted August 12, 2011 No, actually I wasn't referring to the comfort issue. Lacing on wallets that are worn in a rear pocket do not last very long compared to saddle stitched wallets where the thread lies in a groove and is more protected from wear. Another note - if you are making a wallet for a guy who drives a field tractor, you may want to consider a wallet with a chain and belt loop attached (truckers wallet), since many a wallet has been lost and plowed under in the back forty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
